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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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The ship Triumph, under Captain Rogers, arrived in Williamsburg about three weeks prior to July 28 from Leghorn, delivering seeds, vine cuttings, plants, and Italian emigrants (husbandmen and mechanics) to Mr. Mazzei. Mazzei reports that his gifts of birds, seeds, and plants to the Grand Duke of Tuscany were graciously received with thanks and assurances of favor.
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In the Triumph, Captain Rogers, arrived here near three Weeks ago from Leghorn; addressed, to Mr. Mazzei, we hear he has received sundry Seeds, Vine Cuttings, Plants, &c. together with a Number of Italian Emigrants, Husbandmen and Mechanicks; and by him we learn that the Presents of Birds, Seeds, and Plants, sent by Mr. Mazzei to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, were graciously received, and that his Highness was pleased to order his Thanks to be given to Mr. Mazzei for his Attention, and to assure him of his Favour and Protection on all Occasions that may contribute to his Advantage and Success.
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Williamsburg
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July 28 (Report); Arrival Near Three Weeks Prior
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goods and emigrants delivered successfully; gifts to grand duke received graciously with thanks and assurances of favor and protection.
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Ship Triumph arrived from Leghorn with seeds, vine cuttings, plants, and Italian emigrants (husbandmen and mechanics) addressed to Mr. Mazzei. Mazzei reports his presents of birds, seeds, and plants to the Grand Duke of Tuscany were well-received.